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Upcoming Genealogy Events – February 5-11, 2012

Perhaps you didn’t make it to RootsTech 2012. You could still attend a genealogy class, workshop, or event that is taking place closer to where you live! Doing so is a great way to learn more about genealogy, and to meet people who love genealogy as much as you do. Here are some upcoming genealogy events that will be happening this week. On February 6, 2012, the Jefferson County Genealogical Society, which is located in Port Townsend, Washington, will present the second part of a five-week genealogy course. The course is called “Introduction to Family Research History”. The class provides … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of January 30, 2012

Once a week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you the newest, and most interesting, episodes of genealogy podcasts. There is always something new to learn, and plenty of genealogy podcasts to discover! Genealogy Gems released episode number 125 on January 29, 2012. This episode is called “Interview with Shirley Gage Hodges and Lisa’s New Newspaper Book”. In this episode, Genealogist Shirley Gage Hodges shares her genealogical wisdom, and discusses her status as a “perpetual student”. Host Lisa Louise Cooke has a new book called “Everything You Need to Know About How to Find Your Family History in Newspapers”. It is … Continue reading →

What Are Your Genealogy Goals for 2012?

What are you hoping to achieve this year with your genealogy research? Have you taken the time to think about what you want your genealogy related goals for 2012 to be? Ancestry.com has some great suggestions for those of you who have no idea which direction to take your genealogy in this brand new year. Ancestry.com, of course, is one of the most popular genealogy websites that exists. You may already be using it to search for more information about your ancestors. If you aren’t using it, then I am certain that you have heard of it. So, you probably … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of January 9, 2012

It is time for the weekly Genealogy Podcast Roundup. This is where you can find new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. This week, a few of the episodes focus on “New Year’s” genealogy topics. GeneaBloggers released an episode on January 6, 2012. This episode is called “Genealogy New Year’s Resolutions for 2012”. There are several special guests included in this episode. DearMYRTLE, (from DearMYRTLE.com), gives tips on how to keep your genealogy data and materials organized. Amy Coffin, (from the We Tree genealogy blog), talks about setting genealogy goals and resolutions for 2012. Jan Meisels Allen, (Vice President of … Continue reading →

Tips for Getting Toddlers to Eat Veggies

Toddlers can be very fussy at times, especially when it comes to food. This can pose a problem for parents who want their picky toddlers to eat healthy vegetables. Here are some tips for getting toddlers to eat veggies. An interesting study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study found that toddlers make decisions on what foods to eat, and what foods to avoid, based on social cues. In other words, if everyone else is avoiding the veggies – your toddler will do the same. On the other hand, if your toddler sees that … Continue reading →

U.S. Birthrate Increased Due to Older Moms

The overall birthrate in the United States has increased for the first time in seven years. In addition, the birthrate among teens has dropped. Where is the increase coming from? It turns out that the slight increase in births is due to older moms. The Verge reported some data from a report created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Part of the report noted the birthrate in the United States for 2013 and 2014. In 2013, there were 62.5 births per 1,000 women. In 2014, that number slightly increased to 63 births per 1,000 women. The CDC … Continue reading →

Deals at Caribou Coffee, Einstein Bros, Baker’s Square, and More!

Many families save dining out for a special occasion. Others make a quick stop at a fast food place in between running errands and dashing to after school activities. Either way, it’s nice to be able to save money while doing it! Here’s some great coupons and deals at restaurants, cafes, and fast food places that will help you save some money. Caribou Coffee is doing Daily Deals through December 14, 2012. There are three ways to find out about the deals. One is to go to the Caribou Coffee page and click “like”. Another way is to text BOU20 … Continue reading →

Deals at Friendly’s, IKEA, Del Taco, and More!

Welcome to the weekend of Black Friday! This is the busiest, most chaotic, most expensive shopping day of the entire year. After spending a day fighting the crowds, you probably don’t have the energy to cook dinner and do the dishes. Time to take your family out to eat, and to save some money while doing it! Daphne’s California Greek has a coupon for $5.00 off any purchase of $20.00 or more. This coupon must be used after 3:00 in the afternoon. The coupon will expire on November 25, 2012. Del Taco has a coupon for free Carmel Apple Crunch … Continue reading →

George Clooney is Related to Abraham Lincoln

It’s pretty amazing what genealogists from Ancestry.com can dig up. It seems like they are always finding connections in the family trees of unexpected people. This time, they found that actor George Clooney and former President Abraham Lincoln are related to each other. Ancestry.com is one of the biggest genealogy websites. The site is frequently updated with new records and archives. They have a blog that updates at least once a week. They produce one or two live webinars every week. Somehow, the genealogists who work for Ancestry.com still find the time to dig up unexpected connections in the family … Continue reading →

Deals at Boston Market, Carl’s Jr., Caribou Coffee, and More!

Dining out doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Before you head out the door, read over this blog. There could be a coupon, or information about a special deal, at the restaurant or cafe that your family loves to eat at. Some of these offers are good through this weekend, and the rest continue into the week. Boston Market has a coupon for “Buy One, Get One Free”. Buy any Market Bowl and a fountain drink and you get another Market Bowl for free. This coupon will expire October 14, 2012. Caribou Coffee has a “Warrior Weekend BOGO!” Buy one … Continue reading →